BABYMETAL x Slaughter To Prevail – Song 3

BABYMETAL and Slaughter to Prevail have released a new single, “Song 3”.

The song will appear on BABYMETAL’s upcoming album METAL FORTH as well as on Slaughter to Prevail’s upcoming album GRIZZLY.

It’s one of the Japanese metal bands most forceful tracks to date, pairing Slaughter to Prevail’s raw, punishing vocals with BABYMETAL’s soaring, melodic choruses. The result is tense and theatrical, but tightly controlled—a balancing act the band has long specialized in. The song was written between the UK and Russia by Slaughter To Prevail’s Jack Simmons and Alex Terrible before being sent special delivery across continents for BABYMETAL. BABYMETAL added their vocals — lyrics, flows, and verses all centered around the concept of “3” — unleashing their signature kawaii chaos. Matt Heafy of Trivium performed the shamisen woven throughout the song, adding another unexpected layer to the madness.

The accompanying music video follows a young version of Slaughter to Prevail’s Alex Terrible, bullied and outcast, as he transforms— guided by BABYMETAL themselves—into a force capable of confronting his past.

The song drops just ahead of the band’s biggest ever show outside of Japan, at London’s O2 Arena on Friday 30th May, where they conclude their 2025 UK & Europe Tour. BABYMETAL is the first Japanese group to headline a show at this iconic venue, and will be bringing a suitably spectacular production.

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